Meet Dr Farnworth

Doctor Farnworth is a plastic surgeon specializing in the treatment of cleft lip and palate disorders. He also treats many other types of birth defects such as skin lesions, hand deformities, and other congenital deformities.

Dr. Farnworth received special training in the field of cleft lip and palate disorders from world experts during his plastic surgery residency. He is a member of the Cleft Palate Clinic at St Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. The Clinic is sponsored by Children’s Rehabilitative Services, a program sponsored by the State of Arizona for treatment of children with birth defects up to age 21.

Dr. Farnworth loves children and has used his skills as a surgeon on many overseas missions where the surgical team has performed free cleft lip, cleft palate and hand surgery on children in Brazil, Peru and other countries. Dr. Farnworth has trained residents and given lectures to other surgeons discussing new techniques in cleft lip and palate surgery.

Plastic surgery is a term that comes from the Greek word plastikos meaning to shape or mold. Plastic surgeons mold or give form to the human body. They are trained to see possibilities and create solutions. Plastic surgeons dedicate themselves to helping patients reclaim their lives, re-establish their self-confidence, and restore their dreams.

Dr. Farnworth believes that a plastic surgeon should be an educator, helping patients and parents understand what a plastic surgeon can offer to help them. By taking time to answer questions, Dr. Farnworth helps patients and parents understand the options for treatment as well as understand realistic expectations. Dr. Farnworth believes that patients deserve honesty as well as the skill of a trained surgeon. Dr. Farnworth began his training in general surgery from 1986 to 1989. He completed a special fellowship in plastic surgery with emphasis on craniofacial surgery and hand surgery in 1990. He finalized his training by completing a plastic surgery residency from 1991 to 1993. He began private practice in Phoenix, Arizona in 1993.

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Have six pre-operative photos taken. These should frame the top of the head down to the base of the neck. Take a right and a left side view, a right and a left oblique (45 degree angle) view, one forward facing, and one with the head tilted back, showing the bottom of the nose. Take the photos indoors with good lighting. Use a solid colored background. A camera with a zoom lens fully zoomed in on the face is best. Please view the examples below.